Award

Legal support to BAS Future Aircraft Capability 2026

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, as the buying organisation. The contract titled "Legal support to BAS Future Aircraft Capability 2026" falls under the legal services category (CPV 79100000) in the United Kingdom. This announcement is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Burges Salmon LLP on 1st April 2026. The tender was concluded through a direct award via a selective procurement method linked to the RM6360 Framework. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the award notice being published on 15th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs providing legal services, particularly those experienced in aerospace-related projects. By leveraging the RM6360 Framework, successful businesses could gain credibility and increase their market presence through association with established government contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £100,000, underscores the potential financial gain for firms with relevant expertise and operational capacity to handle substantial legal advisory services linked to future aircraft capabilities.

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Notice Title

Legal support to BAS Future Aircraft Capability 2026

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** BAS had a requirement for PS26092 - Legal support to BAS Future Aircraft Capability. This was procured via a direct award on the RM6360 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc878e13-0cac-4b8f-b3bf-ccf7f7c84592
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edd12df-edae-43d0-827e-e7107b6ac401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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